EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD

Offers limited emergency assistance for, rent (last $100), utilities (last $75), diapers, other basic needs (such as hygiene products) for individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship, assistance based on an immediate precipitating event, refers callers to appropriate community agencies that may be able to assist.

Physical Address

5141 West Bull Valley Road, Mchenry, IL 60050

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

Call for more information

Fee

None

Required documents

Proof of residence

Eligibility

Must reside within the Diocese of Rockford, Assistance has to provide some type of resolution to the emergency, either independently or in collaboration with case management from other social service agencies (that is, caller must have continued income to address future bills), Lease/Utility must be in caller's name, Available once per year

Languages

English

Service area

Mchenry County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois
Dupage County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois
Kankakee County, Illinois
Warren County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Dekalb County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Kendall County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois

Agency info

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD

Faith-based agency providing basic needs assistance.